Question about tanning a hide

[Sticks&Strings]

So last summer I killed a nilgai. I wanted to save the hide, so I decided on a whim to salt it. I soon realized a storm was coming and I got desperate and folded it up and stuck it in my freezer. It has been there since. Is it ruined?

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[glen]

Big hides like that are hard to thaw properly without slippage. I would get it out and try your best and see if the hide is still good. You have nothing to loose at this point.

[Sticks&Strings]

Big hides like that are hard to thaw properly without slippage. I would get it out and try your best and see if the hide is still good. You have nothing to loose at this point.

The issue is, I dont have the time to mess with it right now and I'd bet most taxidermist are closed. I could really use the freezer space but dont want to trash it if it is good. So basically I keep it in there, or trash it.

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[ctom87]

Try calling the guys at north Texas tannery. Nice folks and great prices. Long waits though. 8 to 10 months I believe. They could probably tell you what options you have.

http://northtexastannery.bravesites.com/

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[BO-N-ARO]

One potential issue would be rolling/folding a salted skin up is the inside may never freeze and cause a slip. If it was dried completely you may be OK.

[Sticks&Strings]

One potential issue would be rolling/folding a salted skin up is the inside may never freeze and cause a slip. If it was dried completely you may be OK.

This is my concern. I'm not positive the inside of it is even frozen. It did take a while to freeze on the outside.

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[outlook8]

Call NTT and ask them. If they think it’s salvageable, drop it in the mail.